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In lugnet.starwars, Shaun Sullivan writes:
> Hi all,
>
> After about 8 months of on-again off-again building, I finally finished
> revision 2 of my minifig scale AT-ST. After seeing Jay Cal's masterpiece
> rendition, I was embarrassed to have mine on the same internet as his, so I had
> to tear it apart and try again. The results are posted on my Brickshelf
> gallery:
>
> http://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=6509
>
> I've corrected many of the compromises that I made in version 1. For example:
>
> (1) The cabin slopes out from bottom to top, so it is wider on top and narrower
> on the bottom
> (2) The cabin also slopes out from front to back, so that the rear part is
> wider than the front part
> (3) The scale is corrected, being considerably shorter than my first version.
> (4) The "body" is angled when the AT-ST is standing upright, rather than
> horizontal as in the first version
> (5) The upper legs are now jointed to allow a lateral degree of freedom ...
> that is, the legs can angle out or in a bit, as seen in this still from the
> ROTJ:
>
> http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/imageFolio/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Shi
> ps/Imperial_Vehicles/Return_of_the_Jedi&image=AT-ST1-ROTJ-vcap.jpg&img=
>
> In addition, it has a number of other features:
>
> (1) The head has about a 270 degree range of rotation. Beyond that, the chin
> interferes with the rear of the body
> (2) The two side-mounted weapons have a full 360 degree range of rotation
> (3) The chin turret has a vertical traverse of about 85 degrees, being able to
> point nearly straight down
> (4) The top hatch opens - this facilitates those much-needed bathroom breaks
> (5) The cabin seats two side by side, as per the movies
> (6) The legs are fully articulated. In fact, each foot can be raised above the
> head, making for some impressive kickline action
> (7) The AT-ST is completely self-supporting ... it can stand on its own (not
> while kicking, sadly ;), and even stand on uneven terrain by adjusting the legs
> appropriately
>
> I cross-posted to .mecha due to some of the leg details:
>
> (1) The main weight-bearing joint makes use of the 2x2-to-2x2 brick hinge, with
> a section of the technic flexi-rod inserted, as per Christoper Snead's
> technique showcased here:
>
> http://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=52643
>
> (2) The small black hinged rods on the backs of the legs are also weight
> bearing, as they keep the click hinges from clicking out of position
>
> (3) The legs are built SIAD (studs in all directions) style. The upper legs
> are a combination of studs-forward and studs-to-the-outsides, with
> non-structural studs on the bottom, top, and other side as well. The long leg
> sections are both studs-to-the-inside and studs-to-the-rear. The small ankle
> length is studs-up/forward
>
> Hmmm, I think that's about it for now. LMKWYT
>
> Regards,
> Shaun
Nice! ehh, what am I talking about? This isn't just nice, it is NICE!!!
Great work! High level of detail especially in the cockpit, and a job well
done with the two forest images. Now please send all these images to those
IDIOTS who design the new "Lego sets" (if we can even call what has been sold
in recent years "Lego sets")?
Keep up the great work!
Bobby (The Neo-Oz Organization)
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